Photo of Doryopteris pedata foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Doryopteris pedata

Also Known As

  • Digit Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Doryopteris pedata plant details

Doryopteris pedata is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Doryopteris pedata

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Doryopteris pedata

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, clumping fern displaying unusual, palmate shaped fronds with black petioles. A striking effect in containers, borders and as a houseplant. Ferns thrive in moist, neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscape. Protect you PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

Gardening facts about Doryopteris pedata plant

How to Grow Doryopteris pedata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

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aka Doryopteris cordata, Antenna Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 3"

Width: 6"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Doryopteris pilosa var. gemmifera foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Doryopteris arifolia, Doryopteris huberi, Hemionitis nobilis, Litobrochia nobilis, Pteris elegans

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 6"-20"

Width: 6"-20"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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